Culture and Community
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our Canterbury-Bankstown community.
Children and family services
CBCity is a direct provider of a range of children's services with a commitment to delivering high quality education, recreation and care programs for children aged from six weeks to 12 years.
Citizenship ceremonies
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the most unique and exciting cities in Australia!
Community Halls and Centres
We offer a variety of community facilities and halls for hire throughout Canterbury-Bankstown to cater to your next upcoming event.
Community safety and crime prevention
Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Find out about crime prevention initiatives and community safety support services.
Community services and support
We provide a wide range of services to support our community.
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Our City is a welcoming place for everyone. We are committed to improving opportunities and accessibility for all.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
You may recognise that you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem
Multicultural Community
Our City attracts a large number of newly-arrived residents each year
Seniors Hub
Almost a quarter of residents living in the City of Canterbury Bankstown are 55 years old or greater. These residents are an integral and essential part of our community and it should be recognised that enjoying a valued role as well as a meaningful life in our community as we grow older is something that everyone should be able to aspire to.
Volunteering
In all great communities, volunteering is a crucial part of daily life. In Canterbury Bankstown, our volunteers give their time to help others, but they also gain from the experience, especially in building new friendships and learning new skills.
Youth
Our programs for young people are fully inclusive and include support, learning and having fun!
Bankstown
Polish Friendship Group | Polska grupa przyjaciol
Do you want to meet new friends from your local Polish community?
First Tuesday of every month, 10-11.30am
Bankstown
Justice of the Peace service Bankstown
Justice of the Peace volunteers are available to witness a statutory declaration, witness an affidavit, or certify copies of original documents
Tuesday, 10am-noon
Campsie
Happy crafting Campsie
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
Fortnightly on Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am
Bankstown
Funky ceramic photo frame
Create your own personalised photo frame out of clay, customised with your own designs!
Session 1: Tuesday 30 September, 10am-12:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday 7 October, 10am-12:30pm
Earlwood
‘You are magic too’ show Earlwood
Take a trip behind the scenes of a real live magic show and learn magic tricks from a real magician!
Tuesday 7 October, 10-11.30am
Panania
Justice of the Peace Service Panania
JP services are available at Panania Library on the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Tuesday, 10am-noon
Panania
Adult Chess Club Panania
Join one of our weekly chess clubs to play a social game of chess or to learn from a chess master
Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Bankstown
Ceramic animal planters
Create your own functional animal planter, perfect for small plants and succulents!
Session 1: Tuesday 30 September, 1-3:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday 7 October, 1-3:30pm
Greenacre
Beginners skateboard workshop
Learn the basics of skateboarding in a fun and safe environment!
Tuesday 7 October, 1.30-3.30pm